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  1. Binary star systems may offer a novel view of planet formation across the universe, a Yale research team says.

     Illustration of a binary star system, with a yellow star depicted in the upper left corner of the image, and a blue star depicted in the lower right. Image credit: The European Space Agency,
  2. Ken Scheve will step down from his role as FAS Dean of Social Science at the end of this academic year to become Dean of the College of Arts & Letters at the University of Notre Dame. Alan Gerber will serve as Acting FAS Dean of Social Science through the Fall 2025 semester.

  3. This month, psychologist Laurie Santos debuted a new online course aimed at helping parents promote their own well-being in an age of increasing parental anxiety and stress.

    Illustration of a mother and daughter looking sad and anxious while holding a cell phone together. Image credit: Adobe Stock.
  4. Effective July 1, Ben Glaser—associate professor of English, specializing in the study of poetry and poetics—will assume the joint appointment of director of AI initiatives in the humanities.

    Ben Glaser
  5. A Yale-led study sheds light on how coral reefs became biodiversity hotspots.

    Wrasses and parrotfish, which come in a variety of shapes and colors, are among the most species-rich and ecologically diverse lineages of reef fishes.  Photo by Luiz Rocha © California Academy of Sciences
  6. For centuries people have turned to feathers as the stuff of — and the subject of — various art forms. In a Q&A, two FAS scholars discuss the cultural value of feathers and why it transcends time and space.

    Feather Cape ('ahu 'ula), Hawaiian, before 1821  Photo courtesy of Yale University Art Gallery
  7. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are raising exciting possibilities for innovation but also fears about a number of potentially serious risks.

    Map of United States.
  8. Costas Meghir is helping children reach their full developmental potential through cost-effective and scalable programs.

    Costas Meghir. Photo credit: Julia Luckett.
  9. Each spring the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences recognizes professors from each of four divisions who provide “superb teaching, advising, and mentoring” to Yale students.

    Four Yale professors honored by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for providing superb teaching, advising, and mentoring to students. Clockwise from top left, Moira Fradinger, Rourke O’Brien, Andrew Wang, and David Moore. Photo credit: Dan Renzetti.
  10. The acclaimed playwright, who has been part of the FAS faculty since 2021 and is a commissioned artist at Yale Rep, won for his play “Purpose.”

    Branden Jacobs-Jenkins